Show is over: Saudi Arabia shuts down music lounges in Riyadh, Jeddah after conservative backlash; cites health, hygiene code
Performers at Riyadh’s WM Lounge (WM Lounge/Instagram) Saudi Arabia has launched a massive crackdown on music lounges as at least two dozen venues in Riyadh and Jeddah have been shut down in recent weeks. Financial Times reported that the officials have cited reasons like “serious violations” to public health and hygiene codes behind shutting down…

